Name: Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Cream cheese-softened; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 6 slices Bacon-cooked and crumbled; 1 packet Dry ranch seasoning mix; 1/4 cup Mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Pecans-chopped

Recipe tier

A crowd-pleasing cheese ball featuring crispy bacon, tangy ranch seasoning, and a coating of chopped pecans. Perfect for parties or snacking!

Total 30 min

Serves 12

Steps 7

Ingredients 6

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Cheese Base
8 ounces 227 g Cream cheese-softened
2 cups 224 g Shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon & Ranch
6 slices 57 g Bacon-cooked and crumbled
1 packet 28 g Dry ranch seasoning mix
cup 60 mL Mayonnaise
Coating
cup 62 g Pecans-chopped

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Instructions

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In a medium bowl, combine all Cheese Base ingredients until smooth and well blended.
In a separate small bowl, combine all Bacon & Ranch ingredients. Mix well.
Gently fold the Bacon & Ranch mixture into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
Place the chopped Pecans in a shallow dish.
Roll the cheese ball in the pecans, ensuring it is fully coated.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the cheese ball to firm up.